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David Corey is a Bertarelli Professor of Translational Medical Science at Harvard Medical School, where he conducts research in the fields of auditory neuroscience and ion channel biology. His lab focuses on the structure and activation of mechanically-gated transduction channels found in hair cells of the inner ear, which are crucial for hearing and balance. The Corey lab employs methods from electrophysiology, electron microscopy, cell biology, protein chemistry, structural biology, and single-molecule biophysics to investigate how hair cell bundles interact with sound and mechanical stimuli. Ongoing research involves elucidating the detailed workings of transduction channels through insights gained from recent genetic studies linking specific proteins to deafness. Corey's research aims to piece together the complex molecular puzzle that allows vertebrate hair cells to convert sound vibrations into neural signals, contributing to our understanding of sensory biology and potential therapeutic approaches for hearing loss.
Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.